In the quest to unlock the secrets of aging and longevity, telomeres have emerged as key players. These protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes play a critical role in cellular aging. With each ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes, act much like the plastic tips of shoelaces, preventing our DNA ...

A groundbreaking study has revealed that your mom and dad’s DNA don’t just pass on telomere length, they actively reshape it in the first days of life, influencing how we age and our risk of ...

Scientists investigate human telomere length to elucidate aging and diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. In normal mammalian cells, a small telomeric DNA segment is lost after each ...

Discover how research reveals the power of nutrition and telomere dynamics in preserving women's health and beauty as they age, offering new insights into personalized longevity strategies. Study: ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds certain diseases may be more common in people with a biomarker of aging but not in those with healthy lifestyles. Ivan Gener/Stocksy Age can increase a person’s ...

Longer leukocyte telomeres are linked to a lower risk for stroke, dementia, and late-life depression (LLD), early research suggests. The findings also indicated that adopting a healthy lifestyle may ...

Share on Pinterest Vitamin D supplements may impact telomere length and help slow down aging, according to new research. Bowery Image Group Inc./Stocksy Telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of ...